Sunday December 18, 2011 Day 16 Finished Stadio Olimpico

Lazio 2 - 2 Udinese

  • Lulic 43’
  • Ferronetti 51’ (o.g.)
  • Floro Flores 28’
  • Pinzi 74’

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  1. Udinese earn draw at Lazio

    Udinese earn draw at Lazio

    Giampiero Pinzi struck with 17 minutes remaining to secure a 2-2 draw for Udinese away at Lazio in an entertaining Serie A clash. More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Lazio
    • Udinese
    • 90+2' FULL-TIME: All square in Rome tonight, and probably the right result. Lazio end the day fourth, Udinese stay third, behind AC Milan on goal difference. Serie A table
    • 90+2' Hernanes so close to getting on the end of a low cross - but he can't quite stretch to it, and there's the final whistle!
    • 90+1' Two minutes of stoppages to be played. The first is spent in the Udinese half, but not in the final third.
    • 90' Floro Flores is replaced by Domizzi. Whistles from the home fans, who think Udinese are employing delaying tactics.
    • 89' Gonzalez cannot keep the ball in play from Klose's cross from the left.
    • 88' Lazio edge tentatively forward. Hernanes skips one tackle, then slips evading the second. No free kick, and Udinese out of their own half briefly.
    • 87' The scrappiness returning to the game just as the opportunity to steal a win presents itself. Would both sides be happy with the draw?
    • 86' We're ready to resume after that little incident.
    • 85' Diakite felled, and soon after Scaloni follows - and he's far from happy with the way Asamoah charged in on him. There's a pause in play as the duo have a frank exchange of views.
    • 83' A reminder - you can keep up with the final moments from Napoli v Roma here
    • 82' End of Sculli's evening - he's withdrawn for Libor Kozak.
    • 81' Corner for the home side. Hernanes whips it in, but it is cleared out for Sculli to try a long-range effort.
    • 80' Hernanes has made a real difference to Lazio since his introduction, releasing Sculli with ease, but this time the Italian's touch let him down.
    • 78' Lulic picks out Sculli with a cross from the left, but Sculli not in a position to apply the finish.
    • 77' At the other end Udinese surge upfield and Asamoah forces a low save from Bizzarri. This game could have a cracking finish.
    • 76' SCULLI CLOSE! Picked out by Hernanes, the Italian wheels in from the left and fires a good shot which is blocked.
    • 75' Pasquale sends a high ball into the area which Lazio manage to clear.
    • 74' Four goals now in this game - is there still a final twist to come?
    • 73' PINZI LEVELS THE SCORES AT 2-2! Udinese back on level terms, with Di Natale's pass perfect to play him through. He runs expecting the return pass, but Pinzi doesn't need him, shooting low into the corner.
    • 72' HERNANES FROM RANGE! Useful hit but Handanovic able to make a save!
    • 71' Nice hit from Di Natale from distance after a flick-on from Floo FLores - just wide of the post.
    • 70' 20 minutes left in the contest - do Udinese have it in them to force a result?
    • 69' Pinzi plays the ball forward somewhat aimlessly and Udinese waste a chance to get upfield.
    • 68' KLOSE! SHOULD HAVE BEEN THREE! He was played in one-on-one after a super run and weighted pass from Hernanes, but his shot was saved at full stretch by Handanovic.
    • 67' Wonderful skills and cheeky backheel from Diakite to keep a Lazio move going!
    • 66' Double change - Di Natale and Abdi on, Torje and Basta off for Udinese. Last roll of the dice by Gaudolin, the Udinese coach.
    • 65' Floro Flores offside, and not at all happy with the decision - but the replays show it was the correct call.
    • 64' Lazio change: Hernanes replaces Rocchi.
    • 63' As it stands Lazio would leapfrog Udinese into third place in the Serie A table. Latest standings
    • 62' The defeat against Juve was Lazio’s only defeat over their last 12 Serie A fixtures. (Infostrada) Evidence of a really resilient Lazio side.
    • 61' Torje with a surging run and teasing ball through for Floro Flores - not quite, but he is a real talent.
    • 60' A reminder - you can follow the other live game in Serie A, Napoli v Roma, by clicking here
    • 59' ROCCHI CLOSE! Played through and invited to add Lazio's third from a narrow angle, but drills his shot at a saveable angle for Handanovic.
    • 58' Now it's Lazio's turn to give away a foul, and Radu is booked for a poor challenge on Torje.
    • 57' Clumsy: Ferronetti brings down Gonzalez. Another Lazio free kick.
    • 56' Klose shows good touch to hold the ball up, but is eventually eased off the ball. Free kick follows as Ledesma taken down by Benatia.
    • 55' Lazio starting to play with some real confidence. Lulic creating trouble on the left.
    • 54' For the first time in the night the Lazio fans have really upped the volume. The Stdio Olimpico is far from full, but they are almost rewarded when Diakite's cross reaches Klose, who nods wide.
    • 53' So from a leading position Udinese are now behind. What do they have left?
    • 52' Klose unlikely to retain the credit for that goal, but if he does it would be his 9th goal in Serie A this season.
    • 51' KLOSE SCORES FOR LAZIO! The veteran puts his side ahead! Teasing cross from Ledesma, flicked on by Rocchi, and Klose volleys it at goal - in fact, replays show it would have missed by for a wicked deflection!
    • 49' Klose clips the heels of Behdi there, and Udinese have a free kick.
    • 48' Klose's touch lets him down as he tries to tame and trap a powerful cross from Gonzalez. Not easy, but he'd have been well-set if he had managed to do it.
    • 47' A few hostile words exchanged between Diakite and the diminutive Torje - has the Romanian rattled him?
    • 46' Lazio get the second half under way!
    • - Lazio make a change - Cavanda off, replaced by Scaloni.
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    • 45' HALF TIME: No seconds of extra time played, and we go in on level terms. Udinese looked better going forward with Torje and Pasquale, while Lazio had more of the ball. All to play for in the second half.
    • 44' Lazio hadn't looked like scoring, but 1-1 would be a fair reflection on the match at the half-time whistle.
    • 43' GOAL! LAZIO ARE BACK ON LEVEL TERMS! SHOT FROM LULIC! He had just enough room more than 20 yards out , and his effort took just enough of a deflection off Benatia to beat Handanovic!
    • 41' Yellow for Diakite, punished for a very late challenge on Pasquale. The referee had wisely played the advantage while Udinese had the ball.
    • 40' Sculli intercepts a forward ball but it goes out for a Udinese throw. Frustration clear to see on the Lazio faces.
    • 39' A reminder that you can keep up to date with the latest goings-on in the other Serie A game, Napoli v Roma, here
    • 38' Scrappy, but Torje is denied the ball and it cannons off him last for a Lazio goal kick.
    • 37' Diakite cheekily steals several metres with a throw in but isn't penalised - and releases Rocchi on the right. He wins another throw by the byline.
    • 36' CLOSE! ISLA nearly scores a wonderful goal! It came from Pasquale robbing Gonzalez and surging down the left. The cross picked out Isla perfectly at the far post, and his connection with the volley is sublime - only a desperate block denies him!
    • 35' Pasquale clips Dias chasing a ball heaved hopefully forward. Dias doesn't look happy at first, but the two players shake hands and Lazio have the free kick.
    • 34' Asamoah has got himself around the pitch today. He's first to a loose ball and as Pinzi tries to play his pass on, he is fouled for another Udinese free kick.
    • 33' Diakite fouls Isla, and Udinese have another free kick just inside their own half. The deep-lying visitors trudge forward.
    • 31' Lazio spread the play wide through Ledesma, but the Udinese defence has stood up well to the challenges thrown at them so far.
    • 30' Lazio have won the last two meetings against Udinese at home, while the guests had won the previous two at the Olimpico. (Opta)
    • 29' David Cassar says: Udinese-Lazio... probably a draw, 2-2.., at least I hope its a draw...seeing as it would benefit my Juventus!! Follow me on Twitter and get in touch!
    • 28' That will hopefully spur the contest into life. Lazio probably shading the contest until then, but they'll have to come out in search of the equaliser.
    • 27' UDINESE LEAD! Fate tempted, and goal scored! It was Pasquale on the left with the cross, and Floro Flores with the diving header!
    • 26' There's hope for goals: Over their last seven meetings, both sides have always scored. (Infostrada)
    • 25' Rocchi fouls Benatia and Udinese can escape their own half for a bit.
    • 24' Lazio enjoying about 54% of the possession so far - Udinese, remember, were in action just three days ago in the Europa League, so there'll be some tired legs.
    • 23' Lazio probing on the edge of the Udinese box. They just can't find a way through though.
    • 22' Lazio win another corner, this time conceded by Danilo. But again, Udinese clear the danger.
    • 21' Floro Flores having an ineffective game so far up front, and he's caught offside here.
    • 19' Handanovic has to make a good punched clearance from the corner under pressure from Gonzalez.
    • 18' Rocchi tries a shot from 20 yards after Sculli lays the ball off for him - good hit, but comfortably over the bar. Lazio beginning to stamp a bit of authority on the contest though.
    • 17' Sculli penalised for a foul in the box just as Klose gets on the end of the corner.
    • 16' Ledesma swings in a useful set piece the direction of Klose, but it's headed away for a corner before he can get his head to it.
    • 15' Sculli run off the ball just as he looked to have beaten Benatia for pace - the referee sees it as a foul, and awards a yellow card.
    • 14' LAZIO RESPOND! Cavanda close, trying to hook in a volley after a teasing cross from Lulic. Better from Lazio.
    • 13' ASAMOAH CLOSE! Very nearly on the end of Baata's first-time hooked centre, and Udinese are the side who've had the better chances so far.
    • 12' Lulic slides the ball right to Gonzalez, who picks out Cavanda. The run down the right ends in a goal kick.
    • 11' Pinzi takes an attacking throw in for the visitors, and Udinese try to string a move together.
    • 10' The record in the last three Serie A campaigns between these two sides is perfectly even: two wins each and two draws. (Opta)
    • 9' Tetchy opening, all things considered. Both sides had their moments.
    • 8' Nasty challenge from Danilo - really caught as Klose looked to skip by him, and the Udinese man took the German's legs from under him. Booking.
    • 7' Shot blocked - Diakite follows up with a long-range drive which stays low, and Handanovic makes the save.
    • 6' Klose appeals for handball as he tries to steer the ball past Benatia - and he is given the decision. Useful position for a dead ball.
    • 5' Cavanda tires to jink his way down the right hand side, but is blocked off.
    • 4' Another game live in Serie A right now - Napoli v Roma - and there's been an early goal...
    • 3' CHANCE! Udinese might have been ahead when a Torje cross lands invitingly in front of Pasquale - but his shot is bravely blocked by Diakite.
    • 2' Lazio pressing down the left hand side in the early stages, but delivery is poor from Gonzalez.
    • 1' Play begins in Rome! It's Udinese who kick us off.
    • 19:45 The players are on their way out. Lazio look like lining up in a 3-5-2, with Klose paired with Rocchi up front. The dynamic Hernanes is on the bench. Udinese are not dissimilar - a 3-5-1-1 with Torje playing in the support striker role. Kick off now just moments away.
    • 19:40 If you want to let me know your thoughts and predictions ahead of this tasty Serie A clash, why not join me, Mark Patterson, on Twitter? @Mark_Eurosport
    • 19:35 Francesco Guidolin (Udinese): ""If we play with the same temperament, quality and focus (as we have been), we can look to the future with optimism"
    • 19:35 Edoardo Reja (Lazio) Both us and Udinese are realities and not two surprises. Last season we were both going for fourth and this season we both have more quality and experience in our sides.
    • 19:30 LAZIO: Bizzarri; Diakitè, Dias, Radu; Cavanda, Gonzalez, Ledesma, Lulic, Sculli; Klose, Rocchi. UDINESE: Handanovic; Benatia, Danilo, Ferronetti; Basta, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Pasquale; Floro Flores; Torje.
    • 19:25 Juventus overcame Novara earlier today to reclaim top spot. Read the match report here
    • 19:20 Lazio and Udinese are two teams who have made exceelent starts to the season. Udinese could end up level on points with Juventus at the top of the table with victory, and Lazio are just two points behind. Latest Serie A standings
    • 19:15 Good evening and welcome to live text commentary from Serie A where Lazio host Udinese.

  • Summary

    • 76' SCULLI CLOSE! Picked out by Hernanes, the Italian wheels in from the left and fires a good shot which is blocked.
    • 73' PINZI LEVELS THE SCORES AT 2-2! Udinese back on level terms, with Di Natale's pass perfect to play him through. He runs expecting the return pass, but Pinzi doesn't need him, shooting low into the corner.
    • 68' KLOSE! SHOULD HAVE BEEN THREE! He was played in one-on-one after a super run and weighted pass from Hernanes, but his shot was saved at full stretch by Handanovic.
    • 59' ROCCHI CLOSE! Played through and invited to add Lazio's third from a narrow angle, but drills his shot at a saveable angle for Handanovic.
    • 51' KLOSE SCORES FOR LAZIO! The veteran puts his side ahead! Teasing cross from Ledesma, flicked on by Rocchi, and Klose volleys it at goal - in fact, replays show it would have missed by for a wicked deflection!
    • 43' GOAL! LAZIO ARE BACK ON LEVEL TERMS! SHOT FROM LULIC! He had just enough room more than 20 yards out , and his effort took just enough of a deflection off Benatia to beat Handanovic!
    • 36' CLOSE! ISLA nearly scores a wonderful goal! It came from Pasquale robbing Gonzalez and surging down the left. The cross picked out Isla perfectly at the far post, and his connection with the volley is sublime - only a desperate block denies him!
    • 27' UDINESE LEAD! Fate tempted, and goal scored! It was Pasquale on the left with the cross, and Floro Flores with the diving header!
    • 14' LAZIO RESPOND! Cavanda close, trying to hook in a volley after a teasing cross from Lulic. Better from Lazio.
    • 13' ASAMOAH CLOSE! Very nearly on the end of Baata's first-time hooked centre, and Udinese are the side who've had the better chances so far.
    • 3' CHANCE! Udinese might have been ahead when a Torje cross lands invitingly in front of Pasquale - but his shot is bravely blocked by Diakite.
    • 19:30 LAZIO: Bizzarri; Diakitè, Dias, Radu; Cavanda, Gonzalez, Ledesma, Lulic, Sculli; Klose, Rocchi. UDINESE: Handanovic; Benatia, Danilo, Ferronetti; Basta, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Pasquale; Floro Flores; Torje.

Team Line-up & Ratings

  • Lazio

    Manager: Edoardo Reja

  • Udinese

    Manager: Francesco Guidolin

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